The Urban Green Lab Blog
5 Ways Monthly Donors Power a More Sustainable Nashville
Monthly donors play a key role in building a more sustainable Nashville. Learn 5 ways consistent giving supports education, community, and long-term impact.
The Hidden Cost of Losing Employees – and How Sustainability Can Help
Sustainability isn’t just good PR, and it’s not just about environmental impact. It’s a workforce strategy. When you invest in authentic environmental and social initiatives, you’re investing in the conditions that make employees want to stay.
Winter Storm Fern and Extreme Weather Preparedness: Those Who Ignore History are Doomed to Repeat It
In 2008, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the Red Cross and other like organizations began to lead “urban emergency preparedness workshops.” The crisis in New Orleans opened many eyes […]
The Cost of AI
It’s hard to imagine you haven’t noticed the proposed next best thing in tech. Generative AI for the masses. Commercials for ChatGPT, a detailed plan scrolling over a group of […]
Sustainable Gifting Guide
Less is more this holiday season. Read how to celebrate sustainably, and check out our sustainable gifting guide for gift recommendations.
Feeding Our Neighbors – There’s Enough to Go Around!
“In Middle Tennessee, 1 in 7 people are unsure where their next meal will come from, including 1 in 6 children (Second Harvest, 2025).” This is called food insecurity – […]
Waste Less, Paint More: How Public Art is Sparking a Food Waste Reduction Movement Across U.S. Cities
Public art has the power to grab attention, spark reflection, and bring big ideas into everyday spaces. That’s the goal of the Waste Less Mural Cohort-a national movement using murals […]
Woke3 to Create Newest Waste Less Mural at Nashville Farmers’ Market
Nashville Farmers’ Market, Urban Green Lab and the Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville have partnered on a grant-funded opportunity to bring awareness to food waste and sustainability practices […]
2025 Nashville Earth Month Events
April is a big month at Urban Green Lab. It’s Earth Month! If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Earth Month or Earth Day in Nashville, we’ve got you covered […]
Urban Green Lab to Receive $10,000 Challenge America Award from the National Endowment for the Arts
Urban Green Lab to receive $10,000 Challenge America Award from the National Endowment for the Arts to support the Waste Less mural project.